Name: Samsung T5 1TB Red
Brand: Samsung
SKU: B07NSLYC9X
Price: 399.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.6 (622 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Samsung T5 Portable SSD 1TB is a ultra‑compact, metal‑body external solid‑state drive offering up to 540 MB/s read and 515 MB/s write via USB 3.1 Gen 2. It combines high performance, hardware AES‑256 encryption and shock‑resistant construction, targeting professionals and mobile users who need fast, secure portable storage.

✓ Best for: Creative professionals needing fast, portable storage for video editing and photo backups; mobile professionals and travelers who require a lightweight, shock‑resistant drive; users who prioritize hardware encryption for data security; anyone upgrading from traditional external HDDs for reliability and speed.✗ Not ideal for: Budget‑focused buyers who can accept slower speeds; users whose primary need is maximum write performance over read speed; environments lacking USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports where speed advantage diminishes.

Pros

✓Ultra‑compact metal unibody design weighing only 51 grams for true pocket portability
✓High sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 515 MB/s for fast large‑file transfers
✓

Price History

Current

$399.99

Average

$326.51

Lowest

$247.99

Highest

$399.99

Price trend (90d):+48.3%

Best Seller Rank History

Now#678Best#125Worst#1,000 -464

Lower = better sales rank

Specifications

Accessories

Included CablesUSB Type-C to Type-C, USB Type-C to Type-A

Connectivity

InterfaceUSB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), USB Type-A and Type-C

Design

Dimensions74 x 57.3 x 10.5 mm

Weight500 g g

Shock ResistanceYes

Features

EncryptionAES 256-bit hardware

Password ProtectionOptional

UASP SupportYes

General

BrandSamsung

ModelMU-PA1T0R

ColorRed

Release Date2019-04-21

Warranty3 years

Performance

Sequential Read Speed540 MB/s MB/s

Sequential Write Speed515 MB/s MB/s

DRAM1 GB LPDDR3 GB

ControllerSamsung S4LN062X01

Power

Power SourceUSB Bus Power

Software

Included SoftwareSamsung Portable SSD Software, Samsung Magician

Storage

Capacity1 TB

Flash Memory Type3-bit 3D V-NAND MLC

Memory ModulesSamsung K90MGY8H5A 250 GB modules

Security

EncryptionAES 256-bit hardware encryption

Password ProtectionOptional password protection

Durability

Shock ResistanceShock resistant metal housing

Environmental

Operating Temperature0 °C to 60 °C

Warranty

Warranty Period3 years

Dimensions & Weight

Height0.4 Inches

Width2.3 Inches

Depth2.9 Inches

Weight1.10231131 pounds

Research Sources

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